Technical Program Manager, Product

About This Role

This pivotal new program within the Precision Engagement Systems (PES) business line at Anduril needs a highly experienced and visionary Technical Program Manager to lead it. This is a unique opportunity to drive the end-to-end development of one of the company's most critical, cutting-edge drone platforms, integrating advanced autonomy and AI capabilities from initial concept through to successful mass production. The role suits a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about shaping the future of intelligent hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end development of cutting-edge hardware products, supporting programs from initial concept through various development phases to mass production, under the guidance of senior program managers
• Support cross-functional engineering teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Test) by facilitating communication and coordination, fostering a collaborative development environment
• Help organize and track system requirements, ensuring clarity and traceability across engineering disciplines
• Support engagement with external stakeholders, including suppliers and strategic customers, assisting in fostering relationships and alignment
• Contribute to collaborations with supply chain functions (sourcing engineers, demand planning, supply chain management) to optimize material flow and support timely delivery
• Contribute to program execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, learning to adapt to agile and iterative methodologies
• Utilize industry-standard program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet to track progress, manage issues, and facilitate communication, and learn best practices
• Assist in identifying potential technical and program risks, and learn to contribute to developing contingency plans to support project timelines

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical project or program coordination role, preferably involving hardware or software development
• A foundational understanding or keen interest in hardware development processes, including hardware/software interaction and embedded systems
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embracing agile and iterative development concepts
• Understanding of or willingness to learn how to help define and track system requirements
• Comfortable interacting with external partners and suppliers, with an eagerness to develop relationship management skills
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts, including sourcing or material readiness
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and program updates to various stakeholders
• Familiarity with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet)